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Understanding Trauma and Trauma-informed Practice – Session 1

Thursday, February 19, 2026 
10:00 am - 11:30 am
   
Facilitators

Nelcida Garcia-Sanchez (Social Sciences and Human Services)
Stephanie Laudone (Social Sciences and Human Services)

Presenters

joy Liu (Ethnic and Race Studies)
Eglys Santos (Counseling Center)

Details

This session is the first in a three-part series on Trauma Informed Pedagogy. These sessions will explore ways to manage a supportive, safe and structured classroom environment while acknowledging the emotional contexts and lived experiences our students carry with them into these spaces. You are welcome to attend an individual session or the entire series. This first session will focus on understanding how trauma and stress inform teaching and learning.

Series Schedule

February 19: Understanding how trauma and stress inform teaching and learning.

March 19: Sharing actionable tools faculty can use to maintain safe and supportive learning spaces.

April 23: Techniques for de-escalating emotional or tense moments in the classroom.

Registration

Register here and you will receive a Zoom link via email.

Contact

For additional information, email FacultyCollaboratory@bmcc.cuny.edu.


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